• Price Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analyses of pricing structures, including competitive benchmarking, cost analysis, and pricing elasticity. Drive recommendations around promotional depth and frequency across lines. Identify opportunities for pricing optimisation to maximise profitability while ensuring competitiveness in the market.
• Market Dynamics: Follow industry trends, competitor pricing strategies, and market dynamics. Utilise insights to identify emerging opportunities or threats and make proactive recommendations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pricing, promotion and revenue metrics. Analyse variances and trends to assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies and make recommendations for adjustments as needed to achieve revenue targets.
• Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models to evaluate the impact of pricing & cost changes on revenue, margins and overall profitability. Provide insights, projections and recommendations to the business based on financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, finance, and within the category management teams to align cost forecasts and pricing strategies with business objectives. Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline pricing processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve decision-making efficiency. Implement best practices and tools to support ongoing price optimization efforts.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Television Finance team at Nine. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager – News and Current Affairs, you will be pivotal in delivering the financial results for Television Finance.

From month-end reporting to forecasting and budgeting, to suggesting efficiencies and understanding the products that are News and Current Affairs, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the individual departments as well as enhancing the finance and business partnership efforts company-wide.

You will:

• Provide month end reporting and analysis for the News and Current Affairs Departments including Today Show, A Current Affair, Today Extra, and Sixty Minutes – liaising with the Executive Producers and Unit Managers for these productions.
• Analyse monthly expenses, variance analysis
• ensuring budget alignment and identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Present to Department Managers / Executive Producers actuals and forecast position to identify any financial concerns, suggest improvements and implement agreed changes on a regular basis.
• Identify areas for improvement & strategies to streamline processes & business requirements within News and Current Affairs.
• Be responsible for the financial statements of the LA & London Bureaus. Provide the month end review of the London and LA Bureau trial balance and communicate, review, advise and process the month end accounts.
• Preparation and/or guidance in the News and Current Affairs staff approval paperwork process, liaising with People and Culture, and ensuring compliance against the relevant award.
• Develop precise annual departmental bottom up budgets, covering all essential costs along with identifying areas of efficiency 
• Build strong relationships with key News and Current Affair genre team members including News Directors, Executive Producers, Unit Managers, and key senior producers.
• Foster a culture of improvement and collaboration within the finance team.
• Ensure strict compliance with control frameworks and adapt to evolving standards.
• Mentor the Management Accountant – News and Current Affairs, providing training and guidance.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

From a business partnering perspective, you will excel in managing internal and external relationships, supporting business partners with accurate financial insights, and effectively communicating financial analysis to senior stakeholders. You will be able to adapt to the differing situations/scenarios that may present to you. Additionally, you'll play a pivotal role in identifying efficiencies within the News & Current Affairs function.

At Ofload, we're at the forefront of digital freight services, empowering businesses to build efficient, flexible, and sustainable supply chains. Our mission is to achieve zero waste in trucking by digitising the transport industry.

Every day in Australia, around 30% of trucks travel empty and a further 50% are idle amounting to mass inefficiency and harmful environmental impacts. 

Since 2020, we've successfully removed over 5 million empty kms from Australian roads. Our customer base has expanded to over 250 businesses, and we proudly support small business carriers by connecting them with household brands like Asahi, Metcash, and Noumi.

As part of our sustainability commitment, we partnered with Trace to measure, reduce and offset our emissions, actively working to minimise our own environmental impact.

In 2022, we propelled our growth through the strategic acquisition of a Melbourne-based logistics company, and raised $60m in Series B funding. Notably, we were recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s Most Innovative Companies.

Fast forward to 2023, Ofload was named a Deloitte Tech Fast 50 Company in Australia, and secured the 4th spot on the LinkedIn Top Startups List 2023. And here's the exciting part – we're just getting started!

We are looking to grow our team and welcome people excited by the opportunity to transform the logistics industry. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team driving change,  join us on this incredible journey!

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Finance Analyst to join our finance transformation team. This role is crucial in driving the transformation and automation of our financial processes to support our scaling finance operations.

You will work and learn from our Digital Transformation Manager, working on a wide range of projects including ERP implementation, the integration of systems to accelerate post merger integration of acquired companies, revenue recognition project for intercompany transactions, assistance with revamping how Invoice variations for shipments are managed, creation, documentation and review of various finance dashboards and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on a variety of finance focused projects, with both the finance team and the greater Ofload business
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of ERP systems, ensuring smooth integration with existing processes and systems
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable automation initiatives, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Conduct analysis and review of financial data, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Assist in the development and maintenance of financial dashboards and reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Participate in the testing of information flow as we integrate various systems, particularly from a finance perspective
• Document financial processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies as needed
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance team as required, contributing to the overall success of the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Experience in managing the implementation of new systems and processes
• Experience in process improvement
• Knowledge of various different finance and information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

At Ofload we prioritise impact, aptitude and passion, so we’d encourage you to apply if you do not meet all the above criteria.

Life at Ofload

At Ofload, our values are in our DNA and underpin the work we do every day. We are proud of the collaborative, diverse and innovative culture we continue to build. The Ofload team is motivated by a shared ambition to digitise the logistics industry and have a truckload of fun while doing it! As well as the opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with the ability to make a meaningful impact everyday, you will enjoy;

• Working in a hybrid environment with a split of in-office and working from home. Our philosophy on working is one built around connection, inclusion and flexibility.
• Holistic wellness support for you and your family through our wellbeing partnership with Acacia Connection
• Generous parental leave entitlements including 16 weeks primary caregiver leave and continued superannuation contributions
• Annual learning and development budget to support your professional growth
• Paid volunteer leave to support the causes that matter to you

Plus all the exciting perks of joining a startup - epic Ofload swag, weekly catered breakfasts, monthly team lunch, a reward and recognition program and plenty of social events.

Ofload is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, and a culture where people can bring their whole authentic selves to work each day. Applications are highly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and equity target groups including women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTIQ.
We endeavour to create an equitable recruitment process with an even playing field for all candidates. If you require any adjustments to be made, please let a member of our recruitment team know.

An exciting and fast paced opportunity for an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Television Finance team at Nine.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager – Reporting & Planning, you will be pivotal in delivering the financial results, forecasts & budget for Television Finance and will collaborate closely with the Television Finance, Group and Planning teams in the achievement of the finance objectives at Nine.

Day to day you will:

• Work closely with the different teams within the TV finance function across Local Productions, News & Current Affairs, Sport and Broadcast Operations to deliver financial results and forecasts
• Perform the Television Revenue reconciliation and program revenue analytics, understanding the key drivers of revenue 
• Assist in the annual budget process and consolidation of the Total TV budget deliverables, 5YP target tracking and CFO reporting requirements
• Manage network P&L items including defamation, annual & long service leave, and statutory licenses
• Have ownership of the TV associates accounting and forecasting, including analysis of their results and liaising with the external finance teams
• Collaborate for the ongoing maintenance of the consolidated TV P&L and Balance Sheets and team deliverables to Group Head Office
• Drive enhancements in reporting and analysis processes to optimise efficiency

• Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, communication channels
•  Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues 
•  Advice user on appropriate action 
• Follow standard help desk procedures 
•  Redirect problems to correct resource 
• Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention 
• Stay updated with system information, changes, and updates 
• Security oriented
• Maintains the office environment: Performs repairs, monitors building systems, manages space allocation, oversees vendors, and coordinates office moves.
• Provides logistical support: Manages office supplies, assists with events, acts as a point person for mail/shipping and visitors, and responds to facility issues.
• Ensures safety and well-being: Maintains fire/disaster plans, coordinates with building management, and trains new staff.